Best Cucumber Salad With Borage Flowers Recipes

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BORAGE AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Borage flowers and leaves are edible. Because it is a tonic plant for the adrenal glands, borage provides an invaluable support for a stressful lifestyle. Borage is rich in minerals, especially potassium. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large cucumbers
1/2 pint sour cream
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1/4 cup borage, leaves (young and fresh, chopped finely)

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumbers thinly.
  • Salt lightly and set aside in a colander for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients, add the cucumbers to the mixture, and toss lightly.
  • Garnish with borage blossoms.
  • Chill for one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 24.3, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.3

CREAMY MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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Lively and refreshing, this cucumber salad has beautiful, fresh herbs and lots of crunch. Try it this summer when your garden is bursting with cucumbers, and your lettuce has said goodbye. You can toss it with some romaine, if you have some, or just simply enjoy the simplicity.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chopped English cucumber
20 cherry tomatoes
¼ red onion, thinly sliced, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, mint, and parsley in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Process until herbs are finely minced and dressing is well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
  • Combine cucumber, tomatoes, and red onions in a large bowl. Lightly sprinkle vegetables with a pinch of salt. Toss vegetables with the dressing and garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 48.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BEST-EVER CUCUMBER DILL SALAD



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Just experimenting one day and came up with a yummy, fresh twist on an old recipe.

Provided by Margie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cucumber, very thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
¼ cup vinegar, or more to taste
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ lime, juiced
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dill
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ stalk celery, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place cucumber slices in a colander. Generously sprinkle salt over cucumber; let sit until water starts to bead on the slices, about 10 minutes. Drain water from cucumber slices.
  • Whisk sour cream, vinegar, yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl until dressing is smooth. Mix cucumber, onion, and celery into dressing until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 42.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SIMPLE MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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This cucumber salad is light, refreshing, and perfect for those hot summer days.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) English Cucumber, thinly sliced with a mandoline
4 radishes, thinly sliced with a mandoline
1 small red onion, sliced into petals
1 tablespoon freeze-dried dill
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber slices, radish slices, red onion, dill, and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over the cucumber salad. Stir until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 58.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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